Quebec Liberals Stress Economy, Unity in Return to Power

Ability to Form a Majority Government Boosts Agenda

A day after Quebec voters ousted the French-speaking province's separatist government, the incoming Liberal Party on Tuesday said it would quickly turn its attention to the economy and job creation.

Voters turned to the Quebec Liberal Party after a tumultuous monthlong campaign that was dominated by a debate over secession and the protection of minority rights. The Liberals won 41.5% of the popular vote, enough to form a majority...